Converting from Tonne of TNT (tTNT) to Gigajoule (GJ) | Energy

What is Tonne of TNT (tTNT)

A Tonne of TNT (tTNT) is a unit of energy used to measure the energy released in an explosion. It is commonly used in the field of explosives and is equivalent to the energy released by detonating one metric ton (1000 kilograms) of TNT.

What is Gigajoule (GJ)

A Gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to one billion joules. It is commonly used in various fields such as physics, engineering, and energy to quantify large amounts of energy.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Tonne of TNT (tTNT) to Gigajoule (GJ):

• GJ=tTNT×4.61207

To convert from Gigajoule (GJ) to Tonne of TNT (tTNT):

• tTNT=GJ×0.2168224

Examples

1. Converting 8 tTNT to GJ:

8 tTNT=8×4.61207=36.89656 GJ

2. Converting 13 GJ to tTNT:

13 GJ=13×0.2168224=2.818691 tTNT

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